Both the marching bands of Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport University are in Dublin, Ireland to perform in the world famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

ODU and CNU are two of four American university bands invited to participate in the parade through Dublin’s downtown streets, which was expected to be lined with a half-million spectators.

The parade began at 7 a.m. local time, on Thursday, March 17. According to a festival official, the parade will run 75 minutes and will employ three fixed cameras and one roving camera to assure plenty of airtime for all of its participants.

Here are some highlights from their visit.

CNU, ODU marching bands perform in Ireland

Screenshot of live feed from Ireland. March 17, 2016

Screenshot of live feed from Ireland. March 17, 2016

Screenshot of live feed from Ireland. March 17, 2016

Screenshot of live feed from Ireland. March 17, 2016

Screenshot of live feed from Ireland. March 17, 2016

ODU Monarch Marching Band Performance for the Lord Mayor of Dublin, 3.16.16. Dr. Alexander Treviño, Director. Photos by John Toomey. — at Mansion House, Dublin. (Photo courtesy: Old Dominion University Department of Music)

ODU Monarch Marching Band Performance for the Lord Mayor of Dublin, 3.16.16. Dr. Alexander Treviño, Director. Photos by John Toomey. — at Mansion House, Dublin. (Photo courtesy: Old Dominion University Department of Music)

ODU Monarch Marching Band Performance for the Lord Mayor of Dublin, 3.16.16. Dr. Alexander Treviño, Director. Photos by John Toomey. — at Mansion House, Dublin. (Photo courtesy: Old Dominion University Department of Music)